Bomb Threats

If you receive a bomb threat, remain calm and:

1) Obtain as much information as possible:

• Write down the number from where the call is coming
• Write down the exact time of the call
• Write down as accurately as possible the statements made
• Listen to the voice to determine the sex, age, accents, lisps, tone, etc. (Note any distinguishing feature)
• Listen for background noises
• Try to signal a for someone else to also listen on the telephone line, if possible
• Do not hang up and stay on the line a long as possible; wait for the caller to hang up

2) Keep the bomb threat caller talking, and ask as many questions of the caller as you can:

• When will the bomb go off? How much time remains?
• Where is the bomb located?
• What does it look like?
• What kind of bomb is it?
• How do you know about this bomb?
• Why was it placed here?
• Who are you?
• What is your name?

3) Call 911 immediately and then
    the Department of Safety and Security at 603-646-333 (6-3333 from Campus phones)

4)  It is recommended to have a Bomb Threat Checklist form handy, and follow it while receiving the threat.